NBC’s New ‘Face the Ace’ Poker Show Debuts in August
Adding to its roster of poker-themed shows, NBC has announced plans to air a new poker game show called ‘Face the Ace’. Hosted by actor Steve Schirripa…
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Useful poker information:
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- TAP - In no-limit games, to wager all of one's money in one bet.
- HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
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